Quality Inspector

About This Role

This Quality Inspector role involves performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections of composite, mechanical, and assembled products. The inspector ensures compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality procedures, identifying and documenting nonconformances and supporting the resolution of quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections of composite materials, components, assemblies, tooling, and outsourced processes using applicable drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, mylars, and CMM/CMS including articulated arm and laser tracker
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, purchase orders, customer requirements, and manufacturing documentation to determine product conformity
• Complete FAI documentation in accordance with AS9102, including Forms 1, 2, and 3 and ballooned drawings; DISCUS experience is preferred
• Accurately document inspection results, nonconformances, acceptance/rejection decisions, material certifications, and final inspection records while maintaining complete product traceability
• Identify and communicate design, process, workmanship, and quality issues, support nonconformance and corrective-action activities, and participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and customers to resolve quality issues, promote an engaged and energized workforce, and maintain the efficient flow of conforming products
• Maintain compliance with Rock West Composites’ Quality Management System, AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements, company policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct in all quality activities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, college coursework, or certification in quality, manufacturing, metrology, or a related discipline preferred
• 5+ years of relevant quality inspection experience, including at least 3 years in aerospace manufacturing or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience performing receiving, in-process, final, and dimensional inspections of mechanical and/or composite components and assemblies
• Proficient in precision measurement and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparable dimensional inspection equipment; CMM/CMS experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match